Nanoparticles are a class of materials that exhibit unique physical and chemical properties compared to those of the same material at the bulk scale. One method of enhancing the thermal conductivity, and hence the heat transfer coefficient, of a...

The perching maneuver of natural fliers is a complex motion involving fast change of angle of attack, complicated wing kinematics, large wing deformation and agile body motion control, but the prominent aerodynamic features can be revealed using a...

Particle information such as particle size and amount is significant to many fields such as chemical engineering, biological research, medical analysis, and environment detection. Microfluidic Coulter counter is suitable for this task because it...

The purpose of this research is to determine the differences in heat transfer enhancement of poly alpha olefin oil after the addition of two types of carbon coated nanoparticles, specifically carbon coated cobalt and carbon coated copper...

Micro air vehicles (MAVs) are type of unmanned aircraft with a maximum length of 150 mm (6 in.) and flight speed of less than 10 m/s. Because their flight speed is comparable to the environmental wind speed coupled with their small size and low...

A number of flying insects make use of tandem wing configurations, suggesting that such a setup may have potential advantages over a single wing at low Reynolds numbers. Dragonflies, which are fast and highly maneuverable, demonstrate well, the...

This work presents a novel comprehensive effort to understand the fluid dynamics within orbiting dishes and the effects of the resulting oscillating fluid flow on shear and endothelial cellular responses within the dishes. It is well documented...

This dissertation examined the relationship between background characteristics and multicultural competence among academic advising professionals at a large, public, urban research institution in the southern United States. It begins with a brief...

The oscillatory flow provided by an orbital shaker table correlates somewhat to the pulsatile flow seen in the human vasculature. This parallel allows for the use of the orbital shaker table in a large range of biomedical research. However, the...

This dissertation is composed of three essays in which I examine the influence of formal institutions on entrepreneurs and new firms. In the first essay, "The Influence of Institutions on the Likelihood of Self-Employment: A Multilevel...

Buildings; University of Louisville--Buildings; Water towers; Electric signs; Railroads; Streets;

Reynolds Building, with the Third Street railroad overpass and Eastern Parkway in the foreground. The Reynolds sign and water tower can be seen at the top of the building. The Reynolds building was built originally by the Ford Motor Company;...

A partially submerged car sits trapped in the flooded intersection of Third Street and Eastern Parkway under the Southern Railroad overpass. The Reynolds Building, also known as Reynolds Lofts, can be seen in the background. Photograph was taken in...

Two people cross mud-covered Third Street which is still flooded at the intersection with Eastern Parkway. Orange and white sawhorses warn drivers to avoid the intersection. The Reynolds Building, also known as Reynolds Lofts, rises on the right....

Buildings; University of Louisville--Buildings; Water towers; Automobiles; Streets;

Reynolds Building seen from across Third Street, looking north. A car is pulling out of what appears to be a parking garage area; another vehicle is visible in the roadway. There is a water tower on top of the building and a smokestack rising up...

Portrait of Jane Reynolds of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing a cloche hat and a string of pearls around her neck. The photograph has been cut to an irregular shape, leaving only her image, and painted on to accent details. Handwritten on back of...

Portrait of Leila Reynolds of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing her hair in finger waves. The photograph has been cut to an irregular shape then attached to card stock and painted on. Handwritten on back of image: Daughter of C.K. Reynolds, vice...

Portrait of Leila Reynolds of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing a long jacket with her skirt and blouse. The photograph has been cut to an irregular shape and marked with discolorations. Stamped on back of image: January 4, 1936. Handwritten on back:...

Sun porch in the home of R. S. Reynolds on the north side of Woodbourne Ave. east of Valletta Lane, Louisville, Kentucky. Carpeted sunlit room surrounded by windows with geometric top sides. Chair, sofa, and rocker at left. Round mirror on center...